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AVERY NURSING HOME/NOBLE BUILDING

705 NEW BRITAIN AVE, HARTFORD, CT 06106
Score: 19 / 100

Avery Nursing Home/Noble Building has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 19/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Connecticut. Families considering this Hartford facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, Avery Nursing Home/Noble Building falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 43 deficiencies at Avery Nursing Home/Noble Building, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.35 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.09 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.15 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
Oct 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 6 Minor 🟠 35 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0603 Severity E
    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
    May 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    May 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 29.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $71,481

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 19 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
199
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16